Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Where Educators Can Get The Best Deals

Thanks to Eleanor Roosevelt’s hard work in lobbying Congress in 1953 to create a day to honor teachers, the National Parent-Teacher Association formed National Teacher Appreciation Week in 1984. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week goes from May 5 to May 9, and there is still plenty of time to show your favorite teachers how much you appreciate them and all they do! Businesses from all over have dedicated discounts, deals, and even some freebies for teachers to take advantage of this week to say thank you!

Deals, Discounts, and Freebies For Teacher Appreciation Week

Food and Drinks

Buffalo Wild Wings: BWW offers teachers and school staff a 20% discount on their orders when dining in, calling in, or walking in. All you need to do is show a valid ID.
Insomnia Cookies: Between May 5 and 11, Insomnia Cookies offers teachers a buy-one, get-one-free offer on Classic Cookies in their stores when they show a valid ID.
Logan’s Roadhouse: With a valid teacher’s ID, teachers can save 20% off an entree between May 5 and 12 for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Sonic: At this location, members can get a couple of different deals through their Sonic Teachers’ Circle Rewards program: a free snack or side with purchase, buy one Sonic Blast, get one free, or a $1.99 Quarter-Pound Double Cheeseburger with a qualifying purchase made online or in the app.
McAlister’s Deli: Between May 5 and 12, teachers can get a free Big Tea at any participating McAlister’s Deli when they show their badge or ID in the store. This freebie is only valid for dine-in and takeout orders and does not include flavored shots or other beverages.
Mod Pizza: From May 5 and 8, this location is offering teachers a buy-one, get-one-free pizza offer at participating locations. Teachers must show a valid ID in-store to claim this offer.
RaceTrac: Teachers can get a free medium coffee this week at RaceTrac. Teachers must verify their employment in the chain’s app or online.
Whataburger: Between May 5 and 9, teachers with a valid ID can get a free breakfast menu item between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. This is only valid in-store, at the drive-thru, and for takeout orders.
Smoothie King: At Smoothie King, for Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers who show a valid ID between May 6 and 8 will receive 20% off their order.
Happy Joe’s: Between May 5 and 9, teachers can show their valid school IDs at Happy Joe’s to save 20% off their order at any participating location.
Tim Hortons: To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, between May 5 and 11, Tim Hortons is offering a few discounts at participating locations for teachers, such as buy one doughnut, get one free (equal or lesser value), or buy 12 doughnuts, get six free (equal or lesser value).

Bald teacher in a classroom engaging with attentive students sitting at desks. — Image by Max Fischer | Courtesy of Pexels

More Incredible Ways To Say Thanks!

Staples: Through May 10, teachers can show their teacher ID and use a coupon to save 20% off their in-store purchases at Staples! Staples also has a reward program for teachers to earn rewards towards classroom needs continuously!
OfficeMax/Office Depot: Teachers are offered the Teacher Exclusive Coupon with 30% back in Bonus Rewards on qualifying purchases at these stores to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.
Eyemart Express: This national optical retailer is offering teachers a special discount of 20% off on all prescription eyewear for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Samsung: Samsung has an Education Program that allows teachers to unlock extra savings on Samsung products, from smartphones to tablets to accessories. This year, teachers and educators can save up to 30% throughout the month of May once they complete the ID.me verification process to confirm their identity and get access to discounts and savings!
Crayola: Crayola offers teachers a special 20% discount on all their products when they use the code “EDUCATORS” during checkout.
J.Crew: This clothing store offers teachers a special discount of 15% off on both in-store and online purchases between May 5 and 9. This discount can be accessed by registering on the J.Crew website and verifying your educator status.
Michael’s: Teachers get 15% off their entire purchase at Michael’s, including sale items!
Joann Fabrics: Here, teachers can say 15% off on every purchase, not just during Teacher Appreciation Week, but every day! You just need to register with them!
Half-Price Books: Teachers and librarians can save 10% when they apply for a renewable Educator Discount Card, which can be used for purchases all year round!
JanSport: This store is helping educators by offering 15% off all purchases for students and teachers, which can be used more than once! So start stocking up!
Crocs: Teachers can get 15% off their Croc purchase after verifying their status, combining comfort and savings!

Final Thoughts

Teachers are the foundation for shaping future generations and play a vital societal role. They work long hours, make many sacrifices, and work hard to bring people together and help them succeed. By taking the time to celebrate our teachers, we show that we recognize their dedication and appreciate their sacrifices while also shining a light on the importance of our education systems and the changes that still need to be made. This list of incredible businesses that have put together these offers for teachers, staff, and educators is not exhaustive. Therefore, be sure to search around your local area to find other ways to thank your amazing teachers, not only during Teacher Appreciation Week, but always!

Amanda Currier

Amanda holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has a lifelong passion for storytelling, which gives her writing a unique perspective. When she's not writing, you can find her indulging in her favorite things, including movies, TV shows, music, a good cup of coffee, and enjoying the sunshine, preferably with her toes buried in the sand. She's also likely searching for her next book to add to her already overflowing "to be read" shelf because she simply cannot help herself.